29 days in Europe Itinerary

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Prado National Museum and Royal Palace of Madrid. You'll explore and learn at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and Monasterio de las Descalzas Reales. When in Madrid, make a side trip to see Catedral Primada in Toledo, approximately Toledo away. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, stroll around Parque del Retiro, see the interesting displays at Museo Tiflologico, and admire the local landmark of Cibeles Fountain.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil to Madrid is an approximately 14-hour flight. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 4 hour difference. In August, Madrid is somewhat warmer than Sao Paulo - with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Get some cultural insight at Alfama and Quinta da Regaleira. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Carmo Archaeological Museum. Change things up with a short trip to Park and National Palace of Pena in Sintra (about 44 minutes away). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, explore the world behind art at Museu Colecao Berardo, examine the collection at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, and observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium.

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You can fly from Madrid to Lisbon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Madrid to Lisbon, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Madrid in August: highs in Lisbon hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can travel to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

On the 15th (Wed), don't miss a visit to Liberdade Square, take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, then take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, and finally explore the world behind art at Museu Serralves. On the 16th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia do Carneiro, then admire the masterpieces at Museu Nacional de Soares dos Reis, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Torre dos Clerigos, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral).

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You can fly from Lisbon to Porto in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Lisbon in August: high temperatures in Porto hover around 28°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Appreciate the collections at National Gallery and The British Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Natural History Museum and Westminster Abbey. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Houses of Parliament, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye.

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You can fly from Porto to London in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in London can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Le Marais. Museum-lovers will get to explore Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, steep yourself in history at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, examine the collection at Musee Rodin, and explore the world behind art at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

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Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to take a train to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House. Appreciate the collections at Rijksmuseum and NEMO Science Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague) and Frans Hals Museum (in Haarlem). There's much more to do: sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, wander the streets of Red Light District, take an in-depth tour of Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam, and admire the masterpieces at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam journey maker.

Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Paris in August: highs in Amsterdam hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. On the 1st (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.